ORS 455.612
Building code standards for wildfire hazard mitigation
- rules
(1)
For extreme and high wildfire risk classes in the wildland-urban interface that are identified pursuant to ORS 477.490 (Statewide map of wildfire risk), the Department of Consumer and Business Services shall adopt wildfire hazard mitigation building code standards that apply to new dwellings and the accessory structures of dwellings, as described in section R327 of the 2021 Oregon Residential Specialty Code.(2)
The department shall amend section R327 of the Oregon Residential Specialty Code to include standards for additions to existing dwellings and accessory structures and for replacement of existing exterior elements covered in section R327 of the 2021 Oregon Residential Specialty Code.(3)
The department shall incorporate the standards described in subsections (1) and (2) of this section into any updates to the Oregon Residential Specialty Code. [2021 c.592 §12](2)
The standards described in section 12 (1) and (2) of this 2021 Act may not become operative before April 1, 2023. [2021 c.592 §12a](1)
Ensure that the code incorporates the standards described in section 12 (1) and (2) of this 2021 Act; and(2)
Make any necessary adjustments to the applicability of the standards and permitting requirements in the code. [2021 c.592 §12b]
Source:
Section 455.612 — Building code standards for wildfire hazard mitigation; rules, https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors455.html.
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